John Victor

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

Perched precariously in 17th position in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest are fighting for survival, and Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor has emerged as a critical lifeline in their relegation battle. The 29-year-old shot-stopper has made 4 appearances totaling 360 minutes since his August 2025 arrival from Flamengo, where he lifted the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup while recording 15 clean sheets in 2024. With a €7 million valuation, Victor brings far more than his modest 55 rating suggests—his positioning and distribution skills provide the defensive solidity Forest desperately crave. Despite facing stiff competition from Matz Sels and Angus Gunn, Victor's pedigree winning silverware under pressure could prove invaluable for Nuno Espírito Santo's side. Partnering with high-rated defenders like Murillo (76) and Nikola Milenković (73), the Brazilian's shot-stopping ability has already contributed to the team's survival push. As Forest navigate the season's closing stages away from the drop zone, Victor's experience from Brazilian continental football may be exactly the difference between Premier League survival and the Championship.